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All Sides with Ann Fisher is a daily talk show produced by WOSU Public Media that touches on all sides of the issues and events that shape life in central Ohio.Wed, 01 Apr 2015 15:00:16 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1All Sides with Ann Fisher is a daily talk show produced by WOSU Public Media that touches on all sides of the issues and events that shape life in central Ohio.All Sides with Ann FishernoAll Sides with Ann Fisher is a daily talk show produced by WOSU Public Media that touches on all sides of the issues and events that shape life in central Ohio.All Sides with Ann Fisher » Teresa Fedorhttp://wosu.org/2012/allsides/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpghttp://wosu.org/2012/allsides
Fighting Human Traffickinghttp://wosu.org/2012/allsides/fighting-human-trafficking/
http://wosu.org/2012/allsides/fighting-human-trafficking/#commentsWed, 25 Jun 2014 14:00:56 +0000Rachel Quimbyhttp://wosu.org/2012/allsides/?p=36943Human trafficking victimâ€™s advocates say that the Buckeye State moved ahead one giant step last week when Gov. John Kasich signed into law a bill first introduced a decade ago to combat the complex issues of trafficking.

The new law â€“ the End Demand Act — is focused on the demand side of the prostitution equation. It increases the penalty for sex with minors to a felony, and puts the onus on the â€œjohn,â€ said State Rep. Teresa (D-Toledo), who sponsored the legislation. The measure also bans certain suggestive language from advertisements for massage services, among other things.

Fedor said that she first introduced legislation ten years ago, but that this measure finally starts to get to the heart of the problem, putting responsibility with the pimps and the johns.

â€œItâ€™s simple economics: no demand equals no need for supply, and weâ€™ve increased the penalties on the demand side, which is quite significant,â€ Fedor said. â€œIn my opinion, it has turned the paradigm on how we think about this crime. And we now have a strong legal framework which is based on a victim-centered approach.â€

Jennifer Kempton said she was drugged and addicted to drugs during her time as a prostitute, and tattooed with the name of her pimp and other unwanted reminders of the trauma. Now employed by the nonprofit caterer Freedom a la Cart, Kempton has moved on with her life.

The catering business gave her a job and a sort of family that would be there as she recovered and also help her gain the everyday skills of independence.

Her recovery has included founding Survivors Ink, another nonprofit organization that supplies grant money to remove or hide tattoos on other trafficking victims. The tattoos are used like brands to denote someoneâ€™s property.

â€œI found out I was labeled as property of my abuser, literally tattooed with â€˜property ofâ€™ (and) a manâ€™s name. I had that manâ€™s name on my body a total of four times. I also had a gang-affiliation tattoo on my neck,â€ she said. â€œSomeone very close to my (Salvation Army) advocate (paid) to have my tattoos covered up. Thatâ€™s where the idea for Survivors Ink came in.â€

Until recently, the penalty for purchasing sex from a minor was a third degree misdemeanor. She said that the problem is greater than many realized. The Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force estimates that roughly 1,000 Ohio children are trafficked each year.

Michelle Hannan of The Salvation Army Central Ohio is a member of the Salvation Army National Anti-Trafficking Council. She said that the central issue is a lack of awareness about who is victimized and how that reaches across the socio-economic spectrum, from young children to teenagers, including many LGBTQ teens. As laws change to protect the victims, the numbers of victims will increase with better reporting, she said.

â€œThe numbers are going to continue to increase for some time,â€ Hannan said. â€œBecause it has really been something thatâ€™s not a new crime; itâ€™s been an awareness issue.”

Guests

Teresa Fedor, Ohio State Representative

Michelle Hannan, the Director of Professional and Community Services for The Salvation Army Central Ohio

]]>http://wosu.org/2012/allsides/fighting-human-trafficking/feed/0human trafficking,jennifer kempton,john rush,michelle hannan,prostitution,sex crimes,Teresa FedorLast week governor Kasich signed into law the End Demand Act, which takes several steps to end human trafficking in the state. This hour we examine the prevalence of human trafficking in Ohio, and how the law fights against it.Last week governor Kasich signed into law the End Demand Act, which takes several steps to end human trafficking in the state. This hour we examine the prevalence of human trafficking in Ohio, and how the law fights against it. We'll also hear about several local organizations that help survivors of trafficking restore their dignity.All Sides with Ann Fisherno49:41Ohioâ€™s New Anti-Human Trafficking Law/Hunger in Central Ohiohttp://wosu.org/2012/allsides/ohio%e2%80%99s-new-anti-human-trafficking-lawhunger-in-central-ohio/
http://wosu.org/2012/allsides/ohio%e2%80%99s-new-anti-human-trafficking-lawhunger-in-central-ohio/#commentsTue, 19 Jun 2012 14:00:43 +0000All Sides Internhttp://wosu.org/2012/allsides/?p=2083910:00

In an effort to combat the modern-day slave trade, Governor Kasich signed a new piece of human trafficking legislation into law last week. Among other provisions, House Bill 262 aims to punish those who force Ohioans into the sex trade. On this segment, we’ll talk about what the bill really means for Ohio.

Guests

Teresa Fedor (State RepresentativeÂ 47th House District)

Theresa Flores (Founder, Save our Adolescents from Prostitution)

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Food Fight is here to combat hunger in the community. The Mid-Ohio Foodbank and the Central Ohio Restaurant Association have teamed-up to benefit Mid-Ohioâ€™s annual Operation Feed campaign. On this hour of “All Sides,” we’ll talk about the event and hunger in central Ohio.

Guest

Marilyn Tomasi (vice president of marketing and communications for Mid-Ohio Foodbank)

Event

Food Fight is here to combat hunger in the community. The Mid-Ohio Foodbank and the Central Ohio Restaurant Association have teamed-up to benefit Mid-Ohioâ€™s annual Operation Feed campaign. Food Fight is now in its fourth year; every dollar raised pays for three meals for the needy. Click here for more information.

]]>http://wosu.org/2012/allsides/ohio%e2%80%99s-new-anti-human-trafficking-lawhunger-in-central-ohio/feed/0House Bill 262,human trafficking,Teresa Fedor,Theresa FloresGovernor Kasich signed a new piece of human trafficking legislation into law last week. Among other provisions, House Bill 262 aims to punish those who force Ohioans into the sex trade. Then, the Mid-Ohio Foodbank and the Central Ohio Restaurant Associ...Governor Kasich signed a new piece of human trafficking legislation into law last week. Among other provisions, House Bill 262 aims to punish those who force Ohioans into the sex trade. Then, the Mid-Ohio Foodbank and the Central Ohio Restaurant Association have teamed-up to benefit Mid-Ohioâ€™s annual Operation Feed campaign.All Sides with Ann Fisherno52:25